Rhode GAA A Night of Champions 

 Rhode GAA A Night of Champions took place on Saturday night last in the Bridge House Hotel  Tullamore  in what was a wonderful night of celebration for the club, players and supporters.  Opening proceedings Chairman John Kilmurray welcomed everyone in attendance especially MC Michael Duignan and our Special Guest former Mayo Footballer ,Roscommon Manager and Sunday Game analyst Kevin McStay. MC Michael Duignan got the night under-way where he carried out excellent interviews with Fahy Handballers David Hope, Noel Murphy and GAA Handball president Joe Masterson which was then followed by a special presentation to David Hope & Noel Murphy marking their marvelous achievements . Following the fantastic meal  a special montage video was shown highlighting the special  year for the Senior footballer's .  Offaly County Board Chairman then addressed the function praising the clubs achievements and service to the county while also paying special tribute to Paddy McCormack and John Glennon wishing them both a speedy recovery. Michael Duignan carried out Further  excellent interviews with Junior A  selector Gordan Kerrigan & Stephen O'Connell highlighting the winning of the Division 4 league. Followed by Joint Rhode Senior Manager Declan Gorman, Joint Captains Brian Darby, Eoin Rigney along with Anton discussing the amazing year winning 3 in a row championships  and division 1 league,   Special guest Kevin McStay  spoke of his gratitude been invited to be here with us , most notably highlighting our achievements  for a small parish club and  pushing the team  on to go for the 4 in a row,   The Players medal presentation by Kevin was carried out  and all players proudly made their way up to collect the coveted County  Division 1 & Division  4  medals in front of a crowd of over 130. Presentations were also made to the Senior and Junior Management by Chairman John Kilmurray followed by special presentation to Michael Duignan and Kevin McStay. Chairman John Kilmurray made his first official speech   which was excellent   highlighting the hard work of everyone that brought us to winning our  record 29th County Title, Division 1 and Division 4 leagues. John spoke also of the hard work done by our committee and most specially our wonderful sponsors and supporters who are always behind us. Finally John made special mention of  club President Paddy McCormack and John Glennon wishing them a speedy recovery whilst also remembering all those we lost in 2018. Also on the night  A glass was left in the middle of every table for the massive crowd in attendance to donate the price of a drink in support of Lee Wallace which raised €960. thanks to all who donated, It was then time to dance the night away until the early hours a great night was had by all.

Rhode GAA Supporters Draw 

Many Thanks to all who sold or purchased tickets for our Supporter's Draw we were well over target .  

1st Prizes €1,000

5 Prizes of €250

Draws will take place on April 20th , 15th June, 17th August, 19th October, 21st December.

The 1st Draw will take place on Easter Saturday night April 20th  in Doyle's Lounge

U'14 Feile 

Rhode U'14 footballer's  traveled to Gracefield Saturday to take part in the Offaly Feile where they won all 3 group games beating  Ballinemere/Durrow, Na Fianna and Gracefield to reach the Division 1 Offaly feile semi final. Unfortunately Rhode were defeated by Tullamore in the semi final on Sunday morning in the Faithful fields. Rhode U'14 footballer's gave a great display of football over the weekend and can be very proud of reaching the semi final. 

Panel. 

Eoin Murphy, Odhran Briody, Nathan Glennon, Joshua Kellaghan, Liam Walsh, Adam Kellaghan, Barry Dunne, Ryan Kellaghan, Mark O'Meara, Matt Heavey, Cameron Egan, Sean Daly, Ben Kennedy , Noah Swaine, Ryan Murphy, Ross Kellaghan, Charlie Cullen, Cian Cocoman, Tiernan Foy, Gavin Murphy. 

U,13 Footballers Trip To London 

Rhode U'13 Footballers are travelling to London to take part in the Peter McGlynn Tournament on Friday May 3rd and returning Sunday May 5th. All flights are with Ryan Air and anyone travelling will be flying out from Dublin to Luton at 4pm . Return flight will be the 2:15pm  Luton to Dublin  . Anyone wishing to travel with Team, parents and club officials for the weekend book flights now as only a few places left  now for Further information contact Minor Chairman Stephen Darby or Minor Secretary Tracey Murphy 

U13 Footballers Trip to London Easter Draw 

Rhode under-age  footballer's supporting our 13 Footballers  Trip to London on May Bank Holiday are holding an Easter Draw that will take place on Easter Saturday night. All U13 players will have cards, plenty of top prizes  Easter Hamper, Meal for 2, Bottle of Hennessy , Ogra Skincare Products , Shaz Hair Voucher. €2 per line. 

Under-age Registration 

Registration forms will be available for completion at under-age training  for any child not already registered for the coming year.   

Juvenile -€20 

Family (2 adults and all Children)-  €75  

Any Queries Contact Minor Club secretary Tracey Murphy

Offaly GAA Easter Camp

Offaly GAA coaching and games are hosting a 2 day Easter camp for primary school boys and girls from ages 6-10 in Rhode GAA field Fr. Dowling Park on Tuesday 23rd and Wednesday 24th of April 10am to 1pm. 
It a chance for the kids to further their footballing skills with the top Offaly coaches over their holiday term. Full cost for the two days in €20-00 and the children are required to bring a packed Lunch,drink, gumshields towel and change of gear

Follow link https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/offaly-gaa-football-easter-camp-rhode-tickets-58366285130

For Further information please contact Offaly Development officer Liam O'Relly or Rhode Minor Club secretary Tracey Murphy.

Congratulations 

Congratulations to Jack Cooney , Dec Gorman and paschal kellaghan who guided  Westmeath to win the Division 3 National League on Saturday. 

Fixture's  

Thursday April 1th

Rhode V Clara  7pm in Fr.Dowling Park Rhode

 

Friday April 12th 

Division 1 League  Rd1 

Rhode V Edenderry 8pm in Fr.Dowling Park Rhode 

 

Saturday April 13th 

 

Division  3 League RD1

 

Rhode V Daingean  6pm in Fr.Dowling Park Rhode 

 

 

U9s 

 

Rhode U9 footballer's travel to Croke Park on Saturday to play in a blitz. No doubt they will enjoy a very special experience 

 

Lotto

 

There was no winner of the Rhode GAA Lotto Draw that took place on the 1st of April for a Jackpot of €7,400.  The numbers drawn were 6 19 27 29.  The club would like to thank all those who supported the draw and thanks to Doyle’s for the use of their premises and for their help and cooperation.  The following matched three numbers and received €100 each.

Conan Curley

Mattie Kellaghan

Sympathy 

 

Deepest sympathy  is extended  to the Mckeon Family Edenderry on the very sudden passing of Damien . Our thoughts are especially with his daughter Moya and Moya’s mother Tina. Damien was a former player with Rhode in the later part of his career. Damien's   funeral took place on Monday morning  in St.Mary's church Edenderry followed by burial to St.Mary's Cemetery .

 

Sympathy is also extended to the Dowling Family Kildare & Rhode on the passing of  Jim Dowling Brother of Wattie Dowling Fahy. Jim Funeral took place recently. 

 

May Damien & Jim Rest In Peace  

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